Breeding Cory's

[newbie_dave]

I have 4 peppered Cory's and was wondering how easy it is to breed them and what would make them feel the need to breed

 

[cfosgate]

Feed them small amounts numerous times per day for 4-6 weeks. They need to feel comfortable with the food situation. Then, do a big water change and refill with cooler temp water. What you want to simulate is a Spring rain where the rain is cooler than the tank temp. Many have used a watering can with lots of holes. It helps if you do this when the barometer is dropping as well to further simulate a storm. You should wake up to cory eggs in the morning. Best to remove the parents at this point. There are quite a few good web sites where you can get advice for caring for the eggs and feeding the fry. Some of them confllict (surprise surprise) so you should use your best judgment here.

Anyone else with cory breeding advice? This is what works for me but I am always open to learning new techniques.

 

[newbie_dave]

I have other fish (danios cardinals glow lights) would this bother them?

 

[henningc]

Yes the tetras as well as the cory parents will eat the eggs. You can remove them and hatch in a different tank or anything that holds water. If you really want to breed them and raise the fry than I'd get a 10gal, condition up the breeders and do as instructed above. I breed certain fish every few years just because I feel like it. Corys are one of those fish. If you have any questions just P.M. me.

 

[J.Mcpeak]

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f29/corydoras-paleatus-breeding-corydoradinae-284980.html

This is how I do it.

Full picture account on my flickr profile. Yes it is necessary to remove all fish to gain any significant number of fry.

 

[newbie_dave]

Are these Eggs?

 

[DragonFish71]

Are these Eggs?

Those are snail eggs.

 

[newbie_dave]

Yeah googled it and found them thanks

 

[J.Mcpeak]

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f12/snail-eggs-297167.html


You will find this useful Dave.